Starry fruit and rusty leaves: the tropical tree full of surprises
Chrysophyllum cainito - Caimito, Star Apple
🌟 Starry fruit and rusty leaves: the tropical tree full of surprises
❓ Is it Star Apple, Star Fruit, Cainito or Caimito? Are you lost? Don't be - and here is the truth:
🛒 Plant your own exotic Star Apple tree
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❓ Is it Star Apple, Star Fruit, Cainito or Caimito? Are you lost? Don't be - and here is the truth:
- ⭐️ Don't confuse Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito) with Pouteria caimito (Abiu), or Averrhoa carambola (Star Fruit) - which are all different fruit entirely!
- ⭐️ The Star Apple tree - Chrysophyllum cainito, also known as Caimito, is a tropical treasure admired for both its fruit and foliage. It is related to Sapote and Sapodilla and produces round, glossy fruit that comes in stunning purple and green varieties.
- ⭐️ When sliced open, the juicy flesh reveals a star-shaped pattern - hence the name "Star Apple"!
- ⭐️ The flavor is mildly sweet, often described as a mix of grape, lychee, and apple with a hint of caramel.
- ⭐️ The tree also features lush green leaves with a striking rusty-red underside, making it as beautiful as it is bountiful.
- ⭐️ Caimito thrives in warm climates and is popular in the Caribbean, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
🛒 Plant your own exotic Star Apple tree
📚 Learn more:
- ▫️ Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?
- ▫️ Why is it called Star Apple?
- ▫️Star fruit: the Star of the orchard
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